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X865 FFJ

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

145,712 mi
Last recorded145,712 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX865 FFJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 145,712 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 131,181 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 124,951 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 120,542 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 120,536 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2021 114,351 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2020 111,536 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2019 107,782 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 104,958 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 99,076 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 93,714 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 88,051 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 80,585 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 73,666 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 62,286 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 53,251 miles

n/s/f brake hose is perished

Fail 3 Mar 2011 53,251 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f brake hose is perished

Pass 28 Jan 2010 37,597 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 31,826 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 28,878 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 26,078 miles

slight damage n/s/r seat belt

Pass 17 Jan 2006 23,264 miles

nearside rear seat belt damaged

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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X865 FFJ is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2001 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 97,793 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X865 FFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X865 FFJ registered?

X865 FFJ is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 January 2001.

Is X865 FFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X865 FFJ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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